
Our Team
Stefan Banovich
Director

Stefan, a senior lawyer and MKI Legal's director, specialises in employment law. Stefan has been recognised as a leading employment lawyer in Western Australia in the Doyle’s Guide in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2024. Stefan helps both employees and business with all aspects of employment issues. Stefan has represented thousands of clients in employment claims spanning the mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, agriculture, finance, property and construction, along with not-for-profits and various government agencies.
Nicholas Marouchak
Director

Nicholas has been recognised by Doyles as leading employment lawyer in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Nicholas is a director of the firm who advises both businesses and individuals in all aspects of employment law and workplace relations, both in the Federal and State system. Nicholas has been featured extensively in the media as an expert employment lawyer.
Marta Marouchak
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Marta is an employment lawyer and been with MKI Legal since 2012. Marta advises clients in a range of employment areas including unfair dismissal claims, discrimination matters, general protection claims, drafting of employment contracts and policies as well as assisting in complex litigation in the Supreme Court, District Court and Federal Circuit Court.
Zoe Kalimeris
SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Zoe is a Senior Associate at MKI Legal. Zoe was recognised in Doyle’s 2023 rankings of Western Australian Employment & WHS Law Rising Stars. Zoe assists clients with all aspects of employment and industrial law, with her practice ranging from assisting clients with their employment documentation, such as employment contracts and policies, to assisting clients with changes to employment laws.
Meagan Hillier
SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Meagan is a Senior Associate at MKI Legal. Meagan completed her Juris Doctor law degree at Murdoch University. Prior to commencing work at MKI Legal, Meagan volunteered at the Sussex Street Community Law Service where she worked on disability discrimination claims lodged with the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Ann Thampoe
ASSOCIATE

Ann practices exclusively in employment law, advocating for a diverse client base that ranges from international corporations and local businesses to senior executives and employees entering their first roles. She represents clients across both the Western Australian State System and the National System.
Madeleine Masih
Lawyer

Madeleine is a Western Australian lawyer with a strong interest in employment law, industrial relations, and workforce matters in the mining industry. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from Murdoch University and a Communications degree from Edith Cowan University, majoring in Journalism with a focus on war correspondence. Her background equips her to analyse complex issues and provide considered, practical advice.
Jason D'Amore
Law Graduate

Jason D'Amore is a Law Graduate at MKI Legal with a focus on employment law and industrial relations. He holds both a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Australia, majoring in Law & Society and Music Studies. Jason brings a considered and detail-oriented approach to his work and is committed to developing practical, commercially focused solutions for clients.
Anya Monaghan
PARALEGAL

Emily Heald
Paralegal

Emily is a paralegal in the firm's employment law department, assisting with matters such as unfair dismissals, general protections claims, and workplace disputes. While she does not provide legal advice, she plays a vital role in client management, acting as a key point of contact and compiling detailed information to support the legal team.
Chloe Thompson
Paralegal

Chloe is a motivated paralegal and meticulous law student operating in the firm's employment law department. She assists clients in a range of employment matters that includes unfair dismissals, bullying, general protection claims, redundancy disputes and workplace allegations. As a Paralegal, Chloe does not provide legal advice but focuses on client communication and providing the team with support.